Lyrics & Translation
“De Paisano a Paisano” by Los Tigres del Norte is a poignant corrido that offers a profound insight into the experiences of Mexican immigrants. Learning the Spanish lyrics of this song can provide a powerful cultural context, enriching your understanding of a vital social issue and a prominent genre of Mexican music. Its vivid storytelling and emotional depth make it a special piece for language learners interested in real-world narratives and expressions of identity and resilience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fronteras /fɾonˈteɾas/ B1 |
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honor /ˈonɔɾ/ B2 |
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vida /ˈβiða/ A2 |
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muerte /ˈmweɾte/ B1 |
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patria /paˈtɾja/ B2 |
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guerra /ˈgeɾa/ B2 |
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trabajar /tɾaβaxaɾ/ A2 |
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gente /ˈxente/ A2 |
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trabajador /tɾabaxaˈðoɾ/ B1 |
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pueblo /ˈpweβlo/ B2 |
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costumbre /kosˈtumbɾe/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Para darle a mis hijos un mañana mejor
➔ Infinitive phrase expressing purpose
➔ The phrase "para darle" (in order to give) shows the purpose of the speaker's actions - to give their children a better tomorrow. The "para + infinitive" construction is a common way to express purpose in Spanish.
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Envuelto en mi bandera, que me lleven allá
➔ Past participle used as an adjective; Subjunctive mood in a relative clause
➔ "Envuelto" (wrapped) is a past participle acting as an adjective to describe the speaker's state. "Que me lleven" is a relative clause in the subjunctive mood, expressing a desire or request, introduced by the relative pronoun "que".
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O me muero dos veces si me entierran acá
➔ Conditional sentence with "si" (if)
➔ This is a conditional sentence stating a consequence based on a condition. "Si me entierran acá" (if they bury me here) is the condition, and "O me muero dos veces" (or I will die twice) is the consequence. The use of the present subjunctive is for the conditional.
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Nos han hecho la guerra
➔ Present perfect tense (haber + past participle)
➔ "Han hecho" is the present perfect tense of the verb "hacer" (to do/make). It describes an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance in the present.
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Cómo duele la patria cuando llora mi raza
➔ Use of "cómo" to express an exclamation; Subject-verb agreement
➔ "Cómo" here expresses a strong feeling or exclamation about how much the homeland hurts. The verb "duele" (hurts) agrees with the subject "la patria" (the homeland).
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¿Quién recoge la cosecha?
➔ Interrogative sentence with interrogative pronoun "quién"
➔ "Quién" (who) is an interrogative pronoun used to ask a question about a person. This line begins a series of rhetorical questions.
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Mientras el patrón regaña, tejiendo la telaraña en su lujosa mansión
➔ Gerund phrase used as an adverbial modifier
➔ "Tejiendo la telaraña" (weaving the spiderweb) is a gerund phrase, acting as an adverbial modifier, explaining *how* or *while* the boss is scolding. It indicates a simultaneous action.
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Para que sane la llaga como sale envenenada
➔ Subjunctive mood with "para que"; "Como" used to indicate manner.
➔ "Para que sane" uses the subjunctive mood, expressing a desired outcome. "Como sale envenenada" (as it comes out poisoned) indicates the *manner* in which the wound manifests itself.
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